Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Real.

God is real.I wish there was a way to bottle up what I'm feeling.I wish I could *show you* how He has touched me. I wish I could peel back skin, let you peer into my heart and see through all the layers of me, just what God has done and continues to do in my life.I don't even know how to put it into words. And to say to someone who can't sense this reality, "trust me" just doesn't seem to cut it.I can only tell you that there is nothing in this world that compares to knowing God. Knowing that He IS real.Knowing that He loves you.Knowing that He wants what's best for you.Knowing that He'll be there no matter what the circumstance; no matter if it's my failure or someone else's; no matter what the cost- He's there.It's unbelievable to me at times. It's humbling. It's overwhelming...it's undeserved. I don't deserve the love and grace and goodness and comfort that He gives, but it's REAL nonetheless. And I just wanted to share that with you.And if you really want to know more, or simply want me to pray for you as you seek to find out if God is real in your life too...please, email me.{nitty.grittyjody@yahoo.com} I don't know what else to say today.

15 comments:

elisha
said...

I, too, am so blessed to know that God is REAL in my life. I've had it confirmed to me time and time again and it's an incredible feeling to know that you're loved unconditionally by him, no matter what. I'm working so hard to get the youth girls in my ward that I mentor to realize that. I keep promising them that knowing that will change their lives. Thanks for such an enlightening post, Jody. I'm

“God is not a belief to which you give your assent. God becomes a reality whom you know intimately, meet everyday, one whose strength becomes your strength, whose love, your love. Live this life of the presence of God long enough and when someone asks you, “Do you believe there is a God?” you may find yourself answering, “No I do not believe there is a God. I know there is a God.” ~Ernest Boyer, Jr.

This has been my experience as well, and evidently it has been yours. I pray others will come to know He is there too.

Unfortunately I had to attend a wake today, one of the people who spoke today spoke of the same thing you did. How peaceful the death of our loved one was because of her belive in Him. It was so powerful, if you didn't believe before you did after hearing him speak- your blog had the same effect on me. Thank you for contining to inspire us.

I want to thank you for reminding us time & time again that we always have somewhere to turn, to God. Some days are better than others but every evening when I lay my head down, I thank him for them all. It is so comforting to know you are not alone. Have a beautiful day, thanks, Jody. Susan

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